Medical Engineering University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria

Overview

Engineering experts for Medical Device Design and Development

This international Medical Engineering degree programme from University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria equips students for engineering innovative, safe and effective medical devices. Students also gain information on how to approve and place them into markets. They deepen engineering and science fundamentals in essential areas of medical technologies, e.g. Electronics, Biomechanics, Medical Device Software, Materials Technology – applied to AI, Bioprinting, High-resolution Imaging and more.

Application areas are medical imaging, assisted medical robotics, pacemakers, bionic prostheses and many more. These issues are enhanced by courses considering Medical Systems Engineering, Medicine, Clinical Trials and Regulatory Affairs. Within the Project Work and doing the Master’s Thesis, students apply their skills within companies, research institutes, or hospitals to develop, produce or integrate medical devices. As part of the final examination, students present their conclusions underpinned by theoretical knowledge and their own rationale.

Career

Graduates are qualified as engineers in Medical Engineering/Biomedical Engineering with the ability to develop medical devices and products within the regulatory framework of European markets and the ability to consider FDA regulations. Careers can start within R&D, engineering, application specialist, regulatory affairs, quality management, notified bodies, hospitals and many more. Graduates of this master’s degree program are able and allowed to join a PhD program.